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LTC David Millet

Professor of Military Science

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) M. David Millet is a native of Seattle, Washington and received his commission as a      Second Lieutenant on June 03, 1984.  LTC Millet earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology from Seattle University and his Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State University, Troy, Alabama.

In February, 1985, LTC Millet reported to 1-4th Infantry Regiment in Ascheffenburg, Germany where he served as a Bradley Rifle Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader and Battalion Logistics Officer.  After completion of the Infantry Officer Advance Course in July, 1989, LTC Millet was assigned to the 101st Air Assault Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky where he served as an Infantry Company Commander, and Battalion and Brigade Assistant Operations Officer.   In September, 1990, LTC Millet deployed to Southwest Asia as Commander of B/2-327th IN Company and served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. 

In June, 1992, LTC Millet reported to Fort Benning, Georgia to serve as a Small Group Leader for the Infantry Officer Advance Course and also commanded the International Student Training Detachment.  Upon completion of Command and General Staff College in June, 1997, LTC Millet was assigned to 1-23rd Infantry Regiment, Fort Lewis, Washington where he served as the Battalion Operations Officer and Battalion Executive Officer.  In October, 1999, LTC Millet moved to Camp Smith, Hawaii, where he served on the Pacific Command Joint Staff in the Operations and Readiness Division until May, 2002.  LTC Millet most recently commanded the 1-335th Training Support Battalion, Indianapolis, Indiana.

LTC Millets’ military education includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advance Course, Combined Arms Services Staff School, Army and Air Force Command and General Staff Colleges and the Joint Combined War Fighting School.

MAJ Robert Underwood

MS l Instructor and Advisor

MAJ Robert Underwood entered the Army in Missoula, MT on 6 June 1984 and attended Basic Training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Bn 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he served as a Rifleman, Machine Gunner and Battalion Scout Platoon Squad Leader from Oct 1984 to April 1988.

After MAJ Underwood’s first active duty enlistment he jointed the 163rd Armor Brigade, Montana National Guard in April 1988 and served as M60 Tank Gunner, M1 Abrams Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. He also joined the Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Montana and received his commission on 19 Jun 1990 and a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Management in June 1992. 

On 19 June 1992, MAJ Underwood reentered active Army and attended the Infantry Officers Basic Course and Jumpmaster Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was later assigned to the 3rd BN, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment in Vicenza, Italy, where he served as an Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader, TOW Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. Upon completion of his overseas tour he attended the Infantry Officers Advance Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Upon assignment to the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY, he served a G3 Assistant Operations Officer and Battalion Air Operations Officer from January 1996 to June 1997. He later commanded C Company, 2nd BN, 22nd Infantry from July 1997 until March 1999.  During his command C Company deployed to Bosina-Herzagovena in Jul 1998 to Nov 1998. After command MAJ Underwood was assigned to 2nd BN, 357th Infantry, Fort Lewis, Washington from April 1999 to June 2002, where he served as Company Team Chief and Battalion  Operation Officer.

His next assignment was the 5th Ranger Training Battalion at Dahlonega, Georgia where he served as the Battalion Operations Officer for the Mountain Phase of Ranger School from June 0202 to Mar 2004. Then in March 2004 he was assigned to the Department of the Army G3 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Task Force. He served in Iraq as the Detachment Commander from March 2004 until February 2005.  Presently MAJ Underwood is the recruiting officer and MS I advisor and instructor in the Department of Military Science at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA. 

Throughout his tenure in the Army, MAJ Underwood graduated from Airborne School, Jumpmaster Course, Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Ranger School, Joint Firepower Control Course, Infantry Basic and Advanced Courses, and the Combined Arms and Services Staff School.

MAJ Kraig Van Vleck

Assistant Professor of Military Science

Major Kraig Van Vleck graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics in 1996.  He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Field Artillery in August 1996 and attended the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. 

MAJ Van Vleck’s first assignment was with the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery at Camp Hovey, Republic of Korea, where he served as the Headquarters Battery Executive Officer.  In June of 1998, MAJ Van Vleck was later assigned to FT Campbell, KY.  While stationed at FT Campbell, he served as a battery fire direction officer in Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 320th FA and was later assigned as a platoon leader in Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery.  After completing the Field Artillery Captains Career Course in December 2000, MAJ Van Vleck returned to Korea and was assigned as a battalion fire direction officer for 2nd Battalion, 17th  Field Artillery.  In March 2002, he was assigned to FT Lewis, where he served as a Fire Support Officer for 5-20 IN and  S-1 in 1-37 FA.

Major Van Vleck assumed command from HSB 1-37 FA on 30 Sept 2003.  In November 2003, he deployed with the battery to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.   On 24 February, 2005, MAJ Van Vleck relinquished command and was assigned to HHC I Corps. MAJ Van Vleck was assigned to Eastern Washington University in April 2006 as an assistant professor of military science.

Major Van Vleck's military education includes the Field Artillery Captains Career Course, the Field Artillery Basic Course, and the Air Assault Course.  His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal and the Air Assault Badge.

SFC Elvin Bermudez

MS ll Instructor, Battalion Training NCO

SFC Elvin Bermudez entered the United States Army on 10 October 1988 completing OSUT Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  He was then assigned to 84th Engineer Company, 2nd Armor Calvary Regiment at Bayreuth, Germany serving as a M60 gunner and M-577 Command Post Driver.  During his time with the 84th Engineer Company he conducted border patrols and deployed to South West Asia in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm.  His next assignment was with the Bravo Company 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas where he served as a Sapper Team Leader.  In August 1994, he was assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea where he served as a Sapper Team and Squad Leader.

In September 1995 he returned from overseas to Bravo Company, 41st Engineer Battalion, 10th Infantry Division at Fort Drum, New York where he attended and successfully completed Air Assault, Rappel Master, Mountain Welfare, and the Sapper Leader Course. He also attended Jefferson Community College and graduated with an Associates in Applied Science Degree.

On April 1999, he returned to Germany and was assigned as a Sapper Squad Leader and Operations Sergeant with Charlie Company 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division Forward.  During his tour with the C/82nd he deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation Task Force Falcon.  Following the deployment, he was assigned to Head and Headquarters Company, 82nd Engineer Battalion as the S-2 Operations Sergeant.  He extended his stay in Germany and was assigned to the Charlie Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade at Bamberg Germany, where he reported as the S-3 Training NCO.  Afterwards, he became a Platoon Sergeant where he deployed again in 2003 to South West Asia in support of Operation Enduring/Operation Iraqi Freedom. SFC Bermudez currently serves as the Training NCO/MS ll Instructor for the ROTC Fighting Eagle Battalion at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington.

His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters),Army Good Conduct Medal (4th Knot), Army Superior Unit Award, Valorous Unit Award, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal (1 Bronze Star), South West Asia Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Kosovo Campaign Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Medal, NATO Medal,  Kuwait Liberation Medals, Air Assault Badge, Drivers Badge and the Sapper Tab.

Mr Roy Hood

Human Resource Manager

Mr. Hood is the Cadet Manager for the Fighting Eagle Battalion at EWU.   He is retired from the U. S. Air Force where he served in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of China.  His state-side assignments include the HQ Strategic Command in Nebraska and the 4th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing in California.

Mr. Hood is a graduate of  the Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Kapaun Air Base, Germany.  He earned a BA from Whitworth College, Spokane, WA  and  a  Master's of Public Administration from Eastern Washington University.

Mr. Dennis Howser

Supply Technician

Mr. Howser served on active duty from August 1973 to August 1993.  He worked as a Vehicle Mechanic, Material Supply Controller, Maintenance Controller and Analyst, Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor and Mobility Planner.  His assignment includes Operation Desert Shield and Storm.  He has an Associate degree with the Community College of the Air Force in Automotive Technology and an Associate in Management studies with the University of Maryland.  He is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management. 

Mr. Howser's awards include:  National Defense Service Medal (1 Bronze Star), AF Commendation Medal (2 OLC), AF Achievement Medal, NCO PME Graduate, Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon (4 OLC), Oversees Ribbon (3 OLC), AF Training Ribbon, AF Outstanding Unit (2 OLC), AF Good Conduct Medal (Silver OLC), and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. 

Ms Dyanna Flores

Secretary

Ms. Flores began working at Eastern Washington University in July 1983.  She has held positions at Eastern as an Office Assistant and Secretary Senior in the Provost/Vice President for Student Services Office, Secretary to the Dean of Students and in the Department of Communication Studies.  Ms. Flores transferred to the EWU Department of Military Science in November 2002.